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National Grid: Capital Raising
National Grid announced £70bn investment over 5 years into energy networks across UK and US (£31bn UK electricity transmission, £17bn New York, £12bn New England), largest investment programme in company history.
Source: City AM
The leadership read
Fresh capital usually broadens energy leadership bench strength — scale, go-to-market and operational depth — rather than any single appointment.
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